BOZEMAN — Montana State University Extension invites community members from across Montana to attend local and county fairs this summer to see Montana 4-H program displays and events. Montana 4-H is the youth development program of MSU Extension, and for 4-H youth, the fair is a public opportunity to show what they have learned and to continue developing civil service and social skills while running events like concession stands, petting zoos or exhibits.
“Time spent in 4-H allows kids the opportunity to gain valuable life and work readiness skills, setting them up for a successful future,” said Montana 4-H Center for Youth Development Director Teri Antilley.
Brett Schomer, Montana 4-H program and events coordinator, said 4-H learning happens all year long, and that the opportunity to complete a project and participate at the fair lets kids celebrate accomplishments and specialized learning, highlighting their efforts and the behind-the-scenes support of their families.
Community members are invited to fairs for 4-H exhibits and livestock sales and to learn more about the youth development program and how to participate through volunteering for events, leading a project and more.
Fairs are scheduled in Montana this summer at these locations on the following dates:
- Baker, Aug. 13-18
- Big Timber, July 22-26
- Billings, Aug. 9-17
- Boulder, Aug. 22-25
- Bozeman, July 12-21
- Broadus, July 25-27
- Browning, July 9-12
- Butte, Aug. 1-3
- Chinook, Aug. 8-11
- Choteau, June 27-29
- Circle, Aug. 14-17
- Columbus, July 12 – 18
- Culbertson, Aug. 6-9
- Deer Lodge, Aug. 10-18
- Dillon, Aug. 28-Sept. 2
- Dodson, Aug. 1-4
- Ekalaka, Aug. 8-11
- Eureka, Aug. 21-25
- Fort Benton, Aug. 14-18
- Forsyth, July 13-21
- Glasgow, Aug. 7-10
- Glendive, July 25-27
- Great Falls, July 11-13
- Hamilton, Aug. 26-Sept. 1
- Hardin, July 20-28
- Harlowton, July 31-Aug. 2
- Havre, July 17-21
- Helena, July 23-27
- Jordan, Aug. 8-10
- Kalispell, Aug. 13-18
- Lewistown, July 23-27
- Livingston, July 24-27
- Lodge Pole, Aug. 8-9
- Miles City, Aug. 21-24
- Missoula, Aug. 6-11
- Plains, Aug. 28-Sept. 1
- Plentywood, July 25-27
- Red Lodge, July 22-27
- Ronan, July 24-27
- Roundup, July 20-26
- Scobey, Aug. 1-4
- Shelby, July 17-21
- Sidney, July 29-Aug. 3
- Stanford, Aug. 5-10
- Superior, Aug. 1-3
- Terry, Aug. 1-4
- Townsend, July 31-Aug. 4
- Twin Bridges, Aug. 14-18
- White Sulphur Springs, July 15-19
- Wibaux, Aug. 22-25
More information about local fairs is available on many county government and fairgrounds websites. Some fairs in Montana host multiple counties and have their own website.
Montana 4-H is the largest out-of-school youth development program in the state, reaching nearly 20,000 youth in all 56 counties and seven reservations each year. Information about volunteering and supporting 4-H is available at montana.edu/extension/4h/volunteer/index.html.
Contact: Sadie Woller, Montana 4-H Center business operations, 406-994-3501 or sadie.woller@montana.edu; or Teri Antilley, Montana 4-H Center director, 406-994-3502 or teri.antilley@montana.edu
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MSU News Service
